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California · Remote OK

Licensed Counselor / Therapist – (Remote)

Counselor Above average in Mental Health CounselingContract

Listed compensation

$43-$70/hr

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Job Description

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, connecting licensed therapists with clients looking for mental health support. With BetterHelp, you can grow your caseload without spending your time marketing a private practice or managing insurance administration.

  • Set your schedule, work remotely, and focus your time on the clients you serve.
  • Why Therapists Join BetterHelp
  • Earn $43–$70/hour: Competitive hourly compensation for live sessions.

First Client Bonus: Eligible therapists can earn a $500–$1,000 First Client Bonus, depending on their state of licensure, after seeing their first client within 30 days of applying.*

Build your caseload: We match you with clients looking for care, including insurance and cash-pay clients.

We handle the insurance work: BetterHelp supports credentialing, claims, and insurance administration.

Get paid reliably: Guaranteed weekly payment for eligible sessions without worrying about claim denials or clawbacks.

  • Work from anywhere: Provide therapy remotely from the comfort of your home.
  • Set your own schedule: Choose the hours that work for you.
  • Zero therapist fees: No marketing fees, membership fees, or practice overhead.
  • More Benefits

$650 monthly Health Benefit Stipend for eligible therapists who maintain a continuous commitment of 30 hours per week.

  • Free access to 390+ CEU courses
  • Free BetterHelp membership to support your own well-being
  • Additional bonuses and incentives for eligible high performers
  • Autonomy over your clinical decisions
  • Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists
  • Who We're Looking For

We're looking for independently licensed mental health therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who can provide therapy without supervision.

Depending on your state of licensure, eligible licenses may include:

Clinical Social Work

LCSW, Licsw, Lscsw, LISW, LISW-S, LISW-CP, LCSW-C, LCSW-R, LCSW-BACS, Mslcsw

Professional & Mental Health Counseling

LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, LCMHC, LCMHCS, LCPCS, LPMHC, LIMHP, LMHP, LPC-MH, LPC-MHSP, MSLPC and other eligible independent clinical counseling licenses

Marriage & Family Therapy

LMFT, Lcmft, Mslmft

Psychology

Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCP, LPP, MSPSY, Medical Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, LPA-IP, Psychologist – Master's, Psychologist – Doctorate

License eligibility varies by state. Your license must allow you to independently provide mental health therapy without supervision.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline

  • Current independent clinical license that allows you to provide therapy without supervision
  • 3+ years of mental health counseling experience
  • Currently residing in the United States
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Private, professional environment for virtual sessions
  • Strong written communication skills

Focus on Therapy. We'll Help With the Rest.

Apply today to learn more about joining the BetterHelp therapist network.

*To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in California and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other eligible states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus. The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits.

Please note: BetterHelp currently requires an independent clinical license. Interns and clinicians who require supervision to provide therapy are not eligible at this time. Substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches are not eligible unless they also hold an eligible independent mental health license.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote mental health therapy to clients matched through the platform while maintaining clinical autonomy. Manage your own schedule and caseload without the burden of marketing or insurance administration.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Marriage and family therapyCrisis interventionClinical assessmentTreatment planningVirtual therapyCase managementIndependent clinical practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor / Therapist – (Remote) at BetterHelp a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 554 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 89/100, 88 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Mental Health Counseling

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About BetterHelp

Mental Health Care
San Jose, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

First Client Bonus ($500-$1,000)
$650 Monthly Health Benefit Stipend (30 hrs/week)
Free CEU Courses (390+)
Free BetterHelp Membership
Additional Bonuses for High Performers
Autonomy Over Clinical Decisions
Community of 30,000+ Therapists
Zero Therapist Fees